Archive for February, 2009

Raymond Stoklosa

Won’t Working with a Buyers Agent Cost Me More Money?

As a buyer it is in your best interests to find an agent to represent you rather than using the listing broker to write your contract. By law, the listing broker cannot do or say anything that could undermine the position of their seller which means they cannot negotiate or offer any guidance while writing [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

How Are Real Estate Agents Paid?

Most homes for sale are sold through a real estate broker. Typically, the owner hires a licensed real estate broker to market his or her home and agrees to pay the broker a commission if and when the property sells. The broker cannot actually sell the property, but instead is given the authority to market [...]